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Volto Family History

Volto Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Voltz, Vito, Holton, Colton, Vogt, Holt, Valko, Volk, Goltz, Bolt

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Where is the Volto family from?

You can see how Volto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Volto family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Volto families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Volto families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Volto's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Volto families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Volto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Volto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Volto census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Volto. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Volto. For the veterans among your Volto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Volto lifespan?

Average Volto life expectancy in 1989 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Volto ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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